Recent content by VandalSibs

I thought that something like this was reported when the deal with Uber was announced, as that I'm sure added some costs in for Rivian (developing a robotaxi version of R2 isn't gonna be free I'm sure....).

Interesting..... no crossbars for R2 listed yet...

Gen1 R1's still have a follow-distance that is directly set-able. Granted, I don't know what the measurements are in actual units, but there are specific indicators that get put on the display when you activate ACC.

I believe the "sold as new" thing was for vehicles bought thru a specific Demo vehicle sales site Rivian set up, which no longer has any vehicles on it. In those cases, the vehicles were only used as loaners or demo drive vehicles, so they never had a titled/registered owner. So therefore the...

My wife and I are planning on a National Parks road trip for next year, and even though it's only a state away, I've never been to Crater Lake in my entire life. It's on the list for sure!

It's the biggest thing that I miss from my Model Y when towing. That being said, it's not a deal breaker for me, as overall I prefer being safe when towing and therefore being in control is more important overall.

Model 3 & Y still have a fully manual frunk - it doesn't even fully open pneumatically (like R2 does). The owner's manual for both vehicles refers to lifting it open after pressing the "open" button on the inside screen, key fob or app - yep, it has no way to open it from outside unless you use...

Before you sell it, have you checked this out? https://hoatranslate.com/california/ev-chargers California law supercedes dumb HOA rules in most cases...

To be clear, it's not truly power open - the latch mechanism is powered, but the actual opening action is from air cylinders on the struts, like most standard hoods in other vehicles.

Funny you say that.... My 2023 R1T was built in June of 2023, but I was sold to me as new with 100 miles on it in February 2024!

Also, when R1 Gen2 launched in 2024, it was a 2025 model year.

Looking at the main spec sheet at the bottom of rivian.com/r2 , the 84.7" measurement includes the mirrors unfolded. It's 78.1" with the mirrors folded.

Right now it's the only version of the Performance trim that Rivian is offering. Go to Rivian's page for R2 (rivian.com/r2), click on "Design Yours", and you will see a section that describes the Launch Edition.

One thing that I'm not 100% sure on is if regen braking is part of EPA testing or not, and if it's important enough to the EPA rating, they don't want it disabled entirely. But that may just be my brain making up something... One thing to keep in mind is that Tesla used to have a 'no regen'...

Honestly, being able to control the full acceleration/deceleration process with one foot is so amazing that I find it tough to drive an ICEV anymore. Plus, the energy regen'd, even if it's just gonna get used the next time you accelerate is that much less you're having to get from outright...